Could you find hope in hopelessness? Cambry Kaylor can. Cambry was a teenager and horse vaulter (that is a sport that pairs gymnastics with riding a horse). But one day, Cambry fell off the horse and broke her back, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. She is often asked if she could go back in time and change the day she became paralyzed, would she. Watch this video and learn if Cambry would trade her wheelchair for legs:  

As college basketball's March Madness gets underway this week, I wanted to share a story about Cody and Caleb Martin, who play basketball at the University of Nevada. The Martin twins were raised in rural North Carolina by their mother, Jenny. They endured extreme poverty and racism growing up. But Cody and Caleb were able to overcome their harsh upbringing to lead the University of Nevada to the Sweet Sixteen during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. In 2019, the twins lead Nevada to a Mountain West conference championship and a #7 seed in the 2019 NCAA Basketball Tournament. Watch this short video and learn more about Cody and Caleb Martin and what they have overcome. 

Do we really treat others the way we want to be treated? How do we show respect for others? When was the last time you did something because it was the right thing to do, instead of looking to see how you would benefit? Do you respect other who are different than you? Here is a short video regarding 20 ways you can earn respect: 

Are you the captain of your own destiny? How do you define yourself? Is there such a thing as a perfectible lifestyle? Unfortunately, today, perfection is not about doing your best. It is about trying to perfect your imperfect self. Young people today talk about the three aspects of perfection: 1. Self-Orientated Perfection: this is the irrational desire to be perfect. 2. Socially-Prescribed Perfection: this is the understanding that the social environment is excessively demanding. 3. Other-Oriented Perfection: this is the imposition of unrealistic standards on others. The problem with demanding the unrealistic expectation of perfection is that it leads to increased rates of depression, anxiety and suicide. Watch this short video to learn how you can move away from the demands of unrealistic perfection and be happy with doing your best.